The Tánaiste stated that Ireland is prepared to help anyone impacted by a significant earthquake that has killed over 150 people in Thailand and Myanmar, reports Breaking News.
A powerful 6.4 magnitude aftershock followed the lunchtime 7.7 magnitude earthquake, which had its epicentre close to Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city.
The violent civil conflict raging in Myanmar has already resulted in a serious humanitarian disaster, reports Breaking News.
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Tánaiste Simon Harris remarked that the people of Ireland are thinking of those impacted by the earthquake while speaking at The Curragh in County Kildare.
Although his government is not aware of any Irish people affected, Mr. Harris, who is also the Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated that its embassy in Thailand is ready to help.
“My thoughts and I know the thoughts of people right around the country are with the people of Myanmar and Thailand after the very significant earthquake today. The Irish Government stands ready to assist in any ways that we can and of course we’re looking to fully assess the impact of that earthquake with the UN and other international partners. But right now, our hearts go out to the people of that region,” reports Breaking News.
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